May / June 2015 - Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

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MAY/JUNE 2015
THE STAFF NEWSLETTER FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
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ccessible Luxury 2015 was a fabulous
success. From fashion to fast cars, all the party
guests had a wonderful time raising awareness
for the hospital. Set against the luxurious
backdrop of Park Place Premier Collection,
Accessible Luxury is one of Dallas’ most
exciting events to hit the fashion scene. Thank
you to all the staff members who made this
event an evening to remember.
1. Christy Liles, Marianne Crook, Sarah Mankin, Leslie Hoy, Special
Events
2. Campbell Wagner Models
3. Tricia Quisenberry, Dyslexia
4. Terri Beckwith, Research; Andrea Brown, Child Life; Mindy Woods,
Business Administration
5. Douglas Allen, Security
6. Lisa Sucato and Dan Sucato, M.D.,M.S., Orthopedics
7. Sarah Lassen, Creative Services
8. Public Relations Team: Alan Miller, Marianne Crook, Christy Liles,
Sarah Mankin, Ruth Ann Hensley, Scholle Robertson, Leslie Hoy,
Peggy Meyer, Chandler Crawley, Stephen Yeargan, Marley Goudge,
Manny Mendoza and Denise Jernigan
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›› Event
Recaps – Farm and Ranch Day and Tartan Golf Classic
Farm & Ranch Day:
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From miniature horses to a performing pot-bellied pig,
Farm and Ranch Day brought all the best of country
living to Scottish Rite. Patients, neighborhood children
and staff families enjoyed an agricultural afternoon,
learning about farm animals in a hands-on environment.
Kids got to pet a wide range of animals as well as go
fishing in the catfish tank. With face paint and food in
the mix, it was truly fun for all. Thanks to all our staff
who helped make this day come to life for so many kids.
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Tartan Golf Classic:
The Tartan Golf Classic teed off on a crisp and cool
Monday morning at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Teams
played a scramble-style tournament with hole-in-one
challenges along the way. This annual tournament was a
huge success thanks to all the hard work from our staff.
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Nikki Minger, Copy Center
Alan Miller, Special Events with Lily and Grace
Desmond Blair, IT and Cammy
Keith Gettys, M.D., Orthopedics and TSRHC patient Sam
Carissa Harn, Pharmacy and Jake
Charter Rushing, Therapy Services with Stephanie Rushing and Larsen
Reeta Canada, Neurology and Ross Talbot, Surgery
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Kyle Cavin, Patient Access
Jenny Johnson, Revenue Cycle
Karl Rathjen, M.D., Orthopedics and TSRHC patient Charlsie
Rachel Trippet and Meg Boyd, both Volunteer Services
Bill Huston, Administration; Brian Tingle, General Counsel; Bill Pierce, Research; Brian Smith, Oil and Gas and
Jeremy Howell, Sports Medicine Center
6. Kelly Glasscock, Development
7. Lindsay Lintelman, Sports Medicine Center
8. Mike Stimpson, Development
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You Can Use
Summer is just around the corner and the
Business Office has just what you need.
Pick up discount tickets to local attractions
like Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, the Fort
Worth Zoo and more. They also have $8
movie tickets to AMC Theaters. So, swing
by the Business Office, on the second floor of
the C building, just down the hall from the
sky bridge, and start your summer off with
savings!
FUN FACTS
Joette Anderson
›› Wellness
Assessment
Treat yourself to health
• Receive a $100 Visa gift card when you
complete your wellness assessment and turn in
your signed verification form to the Wellness
Center!
• Must be completed by Oct. 31 to qualify.
What you need to do by Oct. 31 to
qualify for the gift card
• Complete the “online wellness assessment” on
United Healthcare’s website.
• You can create an account at myuhc.com
• Complete your biometric screen and
physical with your primary physician. This
includes blood lipid panel (LDL, HDL,
total cholesterol and triglycerides), blood
glucose, blood pressure, height, weight, waist
circumference and BMI.
• Don’t have a primary care physician? Contact
the People Department or visit myuhc.com to
learn about preferred physicians available to
you.
• Turn in your signed verification to the
Wellness Center by Oct. 31.
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Shatavia Mathis, Laboratory and Carolyn Allwardt, Radiology
›› TSRHC
Calendar
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June 8, 16 and July 13 - KidSwing:
(Dallas, McKinney and Trophy Club)
Kids take to the green at these fun tournaments.
June 10 - Western Day:
Wear your western best!
June 10-12 - Bazaar and Bake Sale:
Stock up on delicious, homemade goodies, courtesy
of our wonderful volunteers.
July 21 - Scottish Rite Shootout:
Top Golf tournament for teens 16-18.
July 30 – Summer Colors:
Explore beautiful, local artwork at this silent auction
benefiting TSRHC.
›› Shout
Staff
›› Connie Wright is the new Vice President of the People
Department. A big Scribbles welcome to Connie!
›› Jeffrey Black, M.D., is the 2015 recipient of the Luke Waites
Academic Language Therapy Association Award of Service.
This award is given to someone who has made a significant
contribution to improve services received by dyslexic
Connie Wright,
People Department
individuals. Way to go! ›› Adriana De La Rocha earned her
Ph.D. in public health with a specialty in biostatistics in
clinical epidemiology. Congrats Adriana! ›› B. Stephens Richards,
M.D., Jonathan Rios, M.D. and Jennifer Rodgers were awarded
a $20,000 grant from the Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation for
their work on a new prospective project on the outcomes/treatment of
CPT/NF1 patients. That’s awesome! ››Philip L. Wilson, M.D., had
an article published in the Q4 2014 issue of the Pediatric Society of
Greater Dallas Newsletter. Great job! ›› Lesley Wheeler has earned
her masters in public health. Congrats Lesley!
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ongrats to Richard Adams, M.D.!
Adams has been honored by Mental
Health and Mental Retardation of
Tarrant County (MHMR) as the 2015
Opening Doors Leader for his role in
the Early Childhood Intervention field.
“Dr. Adams has been a leader in our state
advocating for services for children with
developmental disabilities. We recognize
him specifically for his work with Early
Childhood Intervention,” said MHMR
Visions Executive Director Nikki Hatley.
This prestigious honor was awarded to
Adams at the foundation’s eighth annual
Opening Doors Dinner in Fort Worth.
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ongrats to Lori A. Karol, M.D.!
Karol is the new president of the Pediatric Orthopaedic
Society of North America (POSNA). This is the first time in
the organization’s 40-year history that POSNA has elected
a female president. In response to her new appointment,
Karol said, “I hope my election as president will help open up
leadership positions to the young women physicians who are
now training in residency programs or are newly in practice.”
This is the third time a Scottish Rite surgeon has been the
president of POSNA. We are so proud of you!
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Richard Adams, M.D.
Richard Adams, M.D.
Lori A. Karol, M.D. and TSRHC patient Dalaina
Lori A. Karol, M.D.
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